Welcome to the SBC

The mission of the Seed Biotechnology Center (SBC) is to mobilize the research, educational and outreach resources of UC Davis in partnership with the seed and biotechnology industries to facilitate discovery and commercialization of new seed technologies for agricultural and consumer benefit.

Featured Courses

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PBA E-Series Online Courses
Statistics & Experimental Design: March 26 & 27
Hybrid Breeding Strategies: April 9 & 11
RStudio Level 1: June 11 & 13
RStudio Level 2: September 4 & 5

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Seed Biology, Quality & Pathology Course
September 4-6 at UC Davis
Registration Now Open!

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Innovate & Strategize: Vegetables
November 4-8 at UC Davis
Registration Now Open!

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Leadership Program for Plant Breeders & Scientists
November 18-22 at UC Davis
Registration Now Open!

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EPBA Class VIII Application is Now Open
Apply before September 15, 2024 and save 1,000 €
Space is limited in each class so apply early to secure your spot!

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News and Updates

Davis Plant Breeding Academy Graduates Class VIII

Congratulations UC Davis PBA Class VIII on your Graduation in September 2023

 

The UC Davis team extends their warmest wishes for a journey filled with successes and joy in the world of plant breeding. Our appreciations goes to all students, our UCD PBA Core instructors: Kendra Armstrong, Jay Patel, Allen Van Deynze, Kent Bradford, Jovan Djordjevic, and all illustrious guest presenters who contributed to PBA VIII’s success.